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09Oct2009

'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Coming Back in 3-D

DateFriday, October 9, 2009 at 10:12AM
Could a Jigsaw vs. Leatherface movie be far away? Well, yes, probably. But such a beast now merits consideration if not discussion upon the news that Twisted Pictures, the producers of the Saw franchise, are about to scavenge the rights to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre away from Platinum Dunes.

As expected, Twisted will likely run future Leatherface flicks through Lionsgate, giving that studio the potential for either two concurrent horror series or a replacement for Saw when that franchise comes to end, currently rumored to be after Saw IX. According to Variety, Platinum Dunes engaged rights holers Bob Kuhn and Kim Henkel in talks for individual films, the way the property had been handled since its rebirth a few years ago. When those discussions stalled, Twisted pitched a multiple movie scenario.

The next film in the series will reportedly be a contemporarized 3-D affair, which could be fun or a complete waste of time. As I've said many times this year, the 3-D My Bloody Valentine is both good, gory horror fun and a fine example of live-action 3-D. So it's possible it could happen again. Dim hopes, but it's possible.

There's no timetable immediately available (and the deal hasn't been completely finalized), but we're probably at least 18 months from a new Leatherface movie. Twisted probably won't want to compete with Saw next fall, which should push any future Texas Chainsaw movie to spring 2011, although it's conceivable it could jump into the end of next summer if the details are worked out quickly. I wouldn't hold my breath, though, since there's obviously no writer or director at this point.

There is also no indication as to whether this film we be another reboot or a continuation of the Platinum Dunes series, but my money's on the reboot.

AuthorColin Boyd | | in , , , , | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Comment2 Comments |

Reader Comments (2)

OH NO! I'd so hoped that was the last time we heard from Leatherface!

Saturday, October 10, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterWickedlycool

love leatherface! plz for the love of god if u ppl who r thinkin of makin this movie see this plz we all..well maybe not the 1st commenter but we all want this movie! i lov him and jaosnvoorhees!...but no michael bay u made friday the 13th was it good? yes was it great? no and it should hav been and now u r doin somthin that will kill me ur makin a damn freddy movie and i HATE freddy!!!!!!! so stay away from leatherface!!!! u hear me? stay away! but yea mak it 3-D and mak it!..but no michael bay!!!!!!

Thursday, October 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJaosnlover

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